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Yesterday we looked at two Skype-related programs which I use to become more productive and efficient. Today, in our continuing quest to build up our Skype programs, I want to take a look at the often-neglected Extras Manager and how Skype developers are using the API to make their own Skype-related tools, some “Skype Certified”, [...]
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I am a total Skype fanatic, to the point where I use it for 95% of my phone calls and virtually all of my Instant Messaging chats. But when you download Skype for the first time, you are given a basic shell of a program and then you have to make the effort to personalise [...]
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Check out some of the latest makeuseof discoveries. Below you’ll find 10 cool web applications that definitely have something to offer. All listed websites are FREE (or come with decent free account option). 1. SwithPlanet – really cool marketplace where you can switch (or trade) used DVDs, CDs, Video Games and Books. More details. 2. [...]
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OK I admit it, I have a very severe addiction to RSS. That is a very nasty condition (full name : Really Simple Syndication) where you can’t get enough news and information to sate your appetite. Unfortunately with a RSS feed list of 238 feeds, I am a terminal case! Hi, my name’s Mark and [...]
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Alright everybody, I’ve tried at least 10 of these, and I was going to go on a site by site basis and rank each one, but to be quite honest there are too many different factors involved that this post would’ve been 5+ pages long, so here it is, my list… 8Hands Ex.plode.us Fuser HypeIt [...]
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There are lots of image editing applications out there, some focus on resizing, some on image editing, and others on photo enhancements. Here is a list of online image editors that incorporate most of the above mentioned functionalities in one application. In addition to nice interface and rich choice of image manipulation (and resizing) features [...]
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ChinSwing – message board where anyone can leave voice messages to ongoing topical discussions. More details (incl. video demo). mShopper – check up on the bargain deals for any product right from your mobile phone. More details (incl. video demo). RentoMeter – web based rent comparison tool. More details. Splashcast – powerful web-based application that [...]
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Here you go, a quick internet TV round-up: Top Internet TV players for your desktop, major directories to watch popular TV content for FREE, and a bunch of websites to stream live TV channels. (1) Internet TV Players Joost (www.joost.com) Over 100 high-definition TV shows (Comedy central, Punk’d, Super Cars, Nat geo, etc.) and channels [...]
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Cool Websites and Software: (All FREE unless stated otherwise) Note: These are just half of applications we have added to our directory in the last 2 days. To keep up-to-date on all directory additions subscribe to directory updates here. Deezer – 100% legal music community where you can find/play favorite tracks, create/share playlists and upload [...]
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In response to my previous post about MakeUseOf’s Directory is definitely a Web 2.0 application directory competitor, I have compiled (after several hours of weeding various ‘directories’ out) my comprehensive list of 10 other Web 2.0 application directories. SimpleSpark – Well maintained and informative lists, also lists competitor options for each app. KillerStartups – Digg [...]
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Yesterday, I was working on a new post about popular tech podcasts. And while on it, I thought why not to integrate some of better tech podcasts to makeuseof.com as a service. In other words, to put all popular tech shows in one easy-to-navigate, auto-updated web player. After couple hours of work and another five [...]
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Cool Websites and Software: (All FREE unless stated otherwise) Note: These are just half of applications we have added to our directory in the last 2 days. To keep up-to-date on all directory additions subscribe to directory updates here. Kadoink – send/share music, make group calls, send group messages, and more from your mobile. Read [...]
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Well, I must admit although I don’t have a Mac, a main reason I’d like one is for Photobooth. However, luckily I have found 4 comparable FREE web based applications that are pretty much Photobooth. So, enjoy and if you find others, please let me know”¦ (1) Cameroid Options are: a) Color b) Morph c) [...]
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Coll Websites AND Services All2Convert – take any video or audio file and convert it to desired format (Mobile phone, iPod, PSP, PC.). Read more. Animoto – automatically generate awesome-looking, 100 % unique, professional videos from your pictures and music. Read more bitBomb – schedule and send text message reminders to your phone. Schedule memos [...]
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So, there are at least over 50 Social Bookmarking Sites and well probably hundreds of Social Media Sites and definitely thousands of Social Networking Sites, unfortunately most of them suck (I’ve tried and signed up for many). Big Time. I suppose there’s a niche site for every niche out there, but here is what I [...]
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